Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning are making it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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